Georgian Bay Family Dentistry - Dental Terms & Tips (Partial Cleaning)

Dental Terms & Tips

Dental Terms

PROPER CLEANING OF PARTIAL

Good dental hygiene and proper care of your partial requires daily attention. Remove the partial to brush and rinse, removing food deposits and plaque. Daily brushing will also help prevent the denture from acquiring permanent stains. Denture brushes have bristles that are arranged to fit the shape of the denture, but a regular, soft-bristled toothbrush is also acceptable. Try to avoid toothbrushes made of hard bristles as they can damage the appliance. And here's a great suggestion! Stand over a folded towel or water-filled sink to catch the denture should it accidentally slip from your grasp. It can happen!
Finally, a thorough brushing of your teeth before re-inserting the partial will also remove build-up around the teeth and gums hidden by the denture.

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